Largely A Gamble: Australians In Syria June - July 1941
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Jim Mcallester & Syd Trigellis-Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: HQ Training Command, 1995
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has water damage (evident on reverse side and through warping on back panel), previous owner marks inside
This compelling historical account chronicles the intense and often overlooked military campaign involving Australian forces in Syria during June and July of 1941. It meticulously details the strategic challenges and fierce engagements faced by the Allied troops as they sought to secure the Levant. The narrative presents a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of desert warfare and the significant contributions made by Australian soldiers in a pivotal, yet precarious, theater of World War II. Through extensive research, this work illuminates the tactical decisions and personal experiences that shaped this critical period. It offers an essential perspective on a complex chapter of wartime history, illustrating the high stakes and difficult choices inherent in military operations.
Author: Jim Mcallester & Syd Trigellis-Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: HQ Training Command, 1995
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has water damage (evident on reverse side and through warping on back panel), previous owner marks inside
This compelling historical account chronicles the intense and often overlooked military campaign involving Australian forces in Syria during June and July of 1941. It meticulously details the strategic challenges and fierce engagements faced by the Allied troops as they sought to secure the Levant. The narrative presents a vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of desert warfare and the significant contributions made by Australian soldiers in a pivotal, yet precarious, theater of World War II. Through extensive research, this work illuminates the tactical decisions and personal experiences that shaped this critical period. It offers an essential perspective on a complex chapter of wartime history, illustrating the high stakes and difficult choices inherent in military operations.